109. Building Bridges: Connecting Home, School & Community

In this episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast Superintendent Travis Bracht interviews school social workers Jessica Crawford and Kortney Wood to celebrate National School Social Worker Week March 2-6. The guests describe their professional backgrounds and explain how their roles serve as a vital bridge between the home, the community, and the classroom. They outline the diverse services they provide, including crisis intervention, mental health support, and connecting families with essential resources like food and housing. The discussion highlights prevalent challenges students face today, such as chronic absenteeism and anxiety, while also sharing heartwarming success stories from within the district. The conversation emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prioritizes a child's emotional and social well-being alongside their academic progress.